Endoscopy Registered Nurse

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REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Burland Groover is one of Florida’s leading gastroenterology providers. Founded in 1947, our mission is to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients. We value delivering quality care, doing the right thing, caring for our patients, and taking care of our employees. If you love the vision of Burland Groover and find your values aligning with ours, consider joining our team!

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, observing, managing, and documenting individual patient care. This includes providing bedside pre‑op, intra‑op, post‑op care and supervision to patients at our Endoscopy Center(s). In addition, the Endoscopy RN must collaborate with the physicians and the physicians’ clinical team to maximize patient flow.

• Verify patient identification and ensure armband and chart match.
• Review patient history.
• Complete nursing assessment upon admission, identifying and documenting patient problems.
• Identify special needs or behaviors of patients and families (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or age‑specific).
• Analyze information and observations and notify appropriate medical personnel of significant concerns.
• Initiate or revise nursing care plans to meet changing patient needs.
• Involve family/significant other and patient in developing a plan of care and communicate rationale.
• Use teaching strategies that meet individual patient needs for post‑procedural care.
• Ensure all pre‑procedure instructions are followed at home (outpatient) and inform appropriate physician.
• Carry out physician orders, questioning the physician if orders are unclear.
• Deliver direct patient care as defined by the Florida State Board of Nursing and/or Endo Center policies and procedures in a safe and competent manner.
• Validate and carry out orders on assigned patients.
• Supervise Scope Technicians under direction in the provision of nursing care.
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity are maintained.
• Assist other team members in rendering nursing care.
• Document patient progress to include condition, medication, and nursing interventions.
• Notify physician of any significant changes.
• Maintain knowledge of care and handling of GI equipment.
• Assist physician intra‑op utilizing GI accessories.

• Assist in janitorial responsibilities as needed.
• Preadmit patients for the next day as time allows.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

• Communication – Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form and verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Ability to handle complex situations in the workplace and calmly develop creative solutions.
• Compassion – Exhibits empathy or real concern for patients coupled with a desire to take action to address patient needs.
• Time Management – Ability to plan duties ahead of time and leverage technology to help accomplish them.
• Collaboration – Exhibiting interpersonal skills, working with others, building trust and communication to complete goals and projects on time to achieve the organization’s shared objectives.

• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with physicians and staff both verbally and in writing.
• Able to handle intense patient interactions.
• Works well with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Ability to handle patient issues in a tactful, professional way.
• Ability to communicate in English.

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Must have an active Registered Nursing license in the State of Florida (or a multistate license including Florida).
• CGRN (Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse) credential is preferred but not required.
• Must possess a BLS or ACLS certification or be able to obtain certification within 90 days.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 (medical and/or religious exemptions permitted, applicable only if working in an Ambulatory Surgical Center).
• One year experience working with patients in…